What Are the Types of Plastic Abrasive Media?
There are two basic types of plastic media: urea-methanal and resin-bonded polyester. Urea-methanal is the gentler of the two types and is regarded as synthetic media that can produce a bright, reflective finish on materials that will not undergo an additional electroplating step as part of the finishing process.
Resin-bonded polyester produces a smoother finish and results in very good anodizing, which increases the thickness of the oxide layer on the surface of the substrate.
Common Plastic Media Blasting Applications (Stripping and Cleaning) and Industries
Plastic abrasive media is now the preferred choice for paint stripping applications in the automotive industry. Most plastic media are harder than paint but softer than the thin gauge sheet metals used to manufacture automotive parts such as hoods, fenders and frames. Thus, the plastic media blasting process will cut, shear and lift the paint without damaging the part surface.
And since plastic media blasting is a dry process, there is no residual flash rust and no concerns about warping or pitting.
Finishing Systems is Your Source for Effective and Durable Plastic Media
Whether your applications call for plastic part deflashing, stripping or cleaning, Finishing Systems has the right plastic blast media for the job. Our offerings include Type-2 Urea, Type-3 Melamine and Type-5 Acrylic compositions. Each has its advantages and benefits in the proper application. Please consult us for details.
Finishing Systems carries a large selection of polycarbonate, polyamide and polystyrene plastic media for many different applications. Media is available in several particle sizes and a wide range of hardness and density ranges to ensure you achieve the specific results you desire. Our plastic media delivers numerous benefits to your operation including:
- No dust, toxins or residue
- Superior longevity and durability
- No damage to parts or equipment
- Ability to withstand high air blast pressures and wheel speeds
- Fast-working high-impact particles that won’t lodge in parts or machinery
- Consistent results
- Cost-effective
Rigorous Quality Control Process
Finishing Systems offers only the best plastic media that undergoes an intensive quality control process to verify consistency in size, density, weight and anti-static properties. This ensures your product will meet and exceed your expectations in the key areas of performance, durability and reliability.
Headquarters for Plastic Blasting Media Supplies and Equipment
Finishing Systems carries all the plastic media blasting equipment you need for a fast, efficient, cost-effective finishing process. You’ll find everything from air blast rooms and tumble equipment to portable blasting systems, blast cabinets and much more.
You can also count on our more than 40 years of experience to help you select the right plastic blasting media supplies for your applications.
More Than Four Decades of Surface Cleaning, Preparation and Finishing Experience
Incorporated in 1972, Finishing Systems is a York, PA-based metal finishing solutions provider. In addition to offering a wide selection of plastic blast media and equipment, we can provide superior air blasting service for companies that prefer to outsource the process. Our 24,000-square-foot facility includes a fully equipped blast finishing job shop where we perform expert plastic deflashing, stripping and cleaning processes. We can produce a finished product that meets your specifications.
All work is performed by our team of highly skilled technicians who make quality their number one priority.
Don’t take chances with something as important as the quality of the finish of your metal parts and components. Contact us to learn more about our cost-effective plastic media solutions today!
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